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"Big" Donnie MacLeod

1928 – 2003

Canadian politician

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Lived 1928 – 2003 (aged 74). "Big" Donnie MacLeod was a Canadian politician.

Donald Archie "Big Donnie" MacLeod (December 11, 1928 – January 3, 2003) was a Canadian politician. He represented the electoral district of Cape Breton West in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1981 to 1988. He was a member of the Progressive Conservative Party of Nova Scotia.

Born in 1928 at Marion Bridge, Nova Scotia, MacLeod served 23 years as a municipal councillor for Cape Breton County. MacLeod first attempted to enter provincial politics in the 1978 election, finishing third in the Cape Breton West riding. MacLeod ran again in the 1981 election, and defeated the incumbent David Muise by 390 votes to win the seat. He was re-elected in the 1984 election, defeating Liberal Russell MacKinnon by 1,110 votes. He was defeated by MacKinnon when he ran for re-election in 1988.

MacLeod died on January 3, 2003.

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Important facts

Born
11 December 1928, Nova Scotia
Birth century
20th century
Died
3 January 2003
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
Canada
Positions held
Member of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly
Also known as
Donald Archie "Big Donnie" MacLeod, Donald Archie MacLeod, Donnie MacLeod, Donald Archie (Big Donnie) MacLeod, Big Donnie MacLeod

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Frequently asked questions

Who was "Big" Donnie MacLeod?

Canadian politician

When was "Big" Donnie MacLeod born?

"Big" Donnie MacLeod was born on 11 December 1928 in Nova Scotia.

When did "Big" Donnie MacLeod die?

"Big" Donnie MacLeod died on 3 January 2003.

What was "Big" Donnie MacLeod's occupation?

"Big" Donnie MacLeod was a politician.

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"Big" Donnie MacLeod was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: "Big" Donnie MacLeod

· Wikidata: Q18645783

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